First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
3 months, 1 week ago

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Goldschmidt would become the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner and the 2022 NL MVP, the right-handed Goldschmidt joins fellow MVPs Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Bellinger on the Yankees. Goldschmidt hit.295 with five homers, 16 RBIs and a.839 OPS in 167 plate appearances against left-handers this year and.230 with 17 homers, 49 RBIs and a.675 OPS in 487 plate appearances against righties.

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Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal
1 week, 3 days ago

Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to $1.5 million, 1-year deal

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth on Thursday by signing Alex Verdugo to a $1.5 million, one-year contract and optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett. In similar moves to bolster depth this week, the Braves signed nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel and catcher James McCann to minor league deals. Atlanta’s biggest offseason move was signing outfielder Jurickson Profar …

Yankees preseason capsule: Reigning AL champs hit hard by injuries
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Yankees preseason capsule: Reigning AL champs hit hard by injuries

Hindustan Times  

New York Yankees HT Image 2024 record: 94-68. He gone: OF Juan Soto, IF Gleyber Torres, OF Alex Verdugo, 1B Anthony Rizzo, RHP Clay Holmes, LHP Nestor Cortes, RHP Tommy Kahnle, LHP Tim Mayza, RHP Lou Trivino, C Jose Trevino. New faces: OF Cody Bellinger, IF Paul Goldschmidt, LHP Max Fried, RHP Devin Williams, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Fernando Cruz, …

Juan Soto hits 426-foot homer in first at-bat for New York Mets, after signing reportedly biggest contract in American sports
1 month, 1 week ago

Juan Soto hits 426-foot homer in first at-bat for New York Mets, after signing reportedly biggest contract in American sports

CNN  

CNN — Juan Soto’s first at-bat for the New York Mets gave some indication as to why they signed him to reportedly one of the biggest contract in American sports history. The 26-year-old stepped up to the plate on Saturday and promptly launched a 426-foot homer over the left-center-field fence during the Mets’ 6-2 win over the Houston Astros in …

After brief offseason opt out, Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with Yankees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After brief offseason opt out, Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with Yankees

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with the New York Yankees. “The intention wasn’t to do anything other than stay,” Cole said Wednesday as the Yankees started spring training workouts. “Maybe at some point in the future pick the conversation back up?” New York manager Aaron Boone said he held no grudges against Cole for …

Elian Peña, 17-year-old Dominican shortstop, signs with Mets for $5 million bonus
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elian Peña, 17-year-old Dominican shortstop, signs with Mets for $5 million bonus

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Elian Peña, a shortstop from the Dominican Republic who turned 17 in October, agreed to a $5 million bonus with the New York Mets on Wednesday that was the largest amount on the first day of the 2025 international signing period. 3 prospect in the international class for this year by MLB.com behind Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, …

LHP Martín Pérez agrees to 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, AP source says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

LHP Martín Pérez agrees to 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, AP source says

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have added Martín Pérez to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with the left-hander, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Infielder Josh Rojas finalized a $3.5 million, one-year contract with the White Sox on Wednesday, and infielder Jake Amaya was designated for assignment. The White Sox also announced outfielder …

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

— Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $7 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses. Lorenzen gets a $5.5 million salary this year, and the Royals have a $12 million option for 2026 with a $1.5 million buyout. He went 2-0 with a 1.57 …

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game. “The feeling was just like, man, I’m better than this,” the former NL MVP said Thursday, three days after finalizing a $12.5 million, one-year contract with the …

Paul Goldschmidt and Yankees finalize $12.5 million, 1-year contract
3 months ago

Paul Goldschmidt and Yankees finalize $12.5 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees finalized their $12.5 million, one-year contract on Monday. He became the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets, after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner and the 2022 NL MVP, …

Mets and pitcher Sean Manaea finalize $75 million, 3-year deal
3 months ago

Mets and pitcher Sean Manaea finalize $75 million, 3-year deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea and the New York Mets finalized a $75 million, three-year contract Friday night that keeps one of the team’s best pitchers last season at the front of a remodeled rotation. He lowered his arm slot in midseason to emulate another nasty left-hander, NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves, and became …

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says
3 months, 1 week ago

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. Manaea blossomed into New York’s top starting pitcher this year during his first season with the team, going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts. He lowered his arm …

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
3 months, 1 week ago

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. Ultimately I did it because it’s a fit.” Bellinger could play outfield or first base depending on other moves the Yankees make. I feel like the winter’s to this point been a good one.” Bellinger is guaranteed $52.5 …

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet
3 months, 1 week ago

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Outfielder Cody Bellinger was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the Yankees win World Series titles in 1999 and 2000, could play center field next year as Aaron Judge returns to right following the departure of Juan Soto to the …

Revealed: Yankees beat the Dodgers to blockbuster MLB trade days after losing Juan Soto to the Mets
3 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: Yankees beat the Dodgers to blockbuster MLB trade days after losing Juan Soto to the Mets

Daily Mail  

MLB star Devin Williams has revealed that he expected to be traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers before his switch to the New York Yankees was finalized. Now with the Yankees free to spend massive amounts of money on multiple players, bringing Williams, a two-time All-Star into the fold, is New York's first big move in a post-Soto world. Devin …

Left-hander Max Fried and Yankees finalize $218 million, 8-year contract
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Max Fried and Yankees finalize $218 million, 8-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Left-hander Max Fried and the New York Yankees finalized a $218 million, eight-year contract on Tuesday. “He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said last week. A high school teammate of Jack Flaherty and Lucas Giolito at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, …

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings. …

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract that was finalized Wednesday. He is not only bringing staggering historical statistics with him but also a championship pedigree.” Soto’s suite will …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. “He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. After spending his first eight seasons with the …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. Two days after the Yankees lost Juan Soto to the rival Mets, Fried agreed Tuesday to join the pinstripes with a $218 million, eight-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The …

Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam’s, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. We’re going to have to make really good decisions, and we’re not going to be able to outspend on …

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?

The Independent  

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Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.

Slate  

The Washington Nationals tried. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in sports history, a touch more lucrative than the $760 million over 16 years that the Yankees offered, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman. The Nationals now look like comic losers for trying to secure the rest of his career for a paltry $440 million, about 55 percent …

Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed

Associated Press  

Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract Sunday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. Ohtani won his first World Series title and third MVP award in the deal’s first year after hitting.310 with an NL-best 54 homers, 130 RBIs and 1.036 OPS. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami/New York Yankees, …

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets

Al Jazeera  

The Dominican baseball player moves to the Mets as free agent after playing last season for the New York Yankees. The New York Mets have made history by reportedly signing Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto on a 15-year, $765m deal – the biggest ever in professional sports – leading oddsmakers to tab New York as a serious contender to go …

Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets

New York Times  

By Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Brendan Kuty and Ken Rosenthal Juan Soto laughed when a friend asked where he was going. In this person’s view, Soto was either going to take the money of Mets owner Steve Cohen, or simply use the Mets to drive up the price ahead of his return to the Yankees. “Juan Soto wants ownership that …

Brian Cashman: Hal Steinbrenner ‘went above and beyond’ in Yankees’ pursuit of Juan Soto
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brian Cashman: Hal Steinbrenner ‘went above and beyond’ in Yankees’ pursuit of Juan Soto

New York Times  

DALLAS — It was around 10 a.m. Sunday when the New York Yankees presented Scott Boras, Juan Soto’s agent, with their final offer. “There’s a lot of different ways to figure this thing out, and so we’re going to have to figure out a different way without Juan.” Brian Cashman said he does not regret trading for Juan Soto, even …

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets

CNN  

CNN — Juan Soto is changing clubs but not cities after officially signing with the New York Mets, the team announced on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/dNVTM2JbFN — New York Mets December 11, 2024 Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal includes no deferred money and has escalators that can reach above $800 million. Soto, who won a World Series title while with the …

A’s GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino’s contract
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A’s GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino’s contract

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 182 innings during his only season with the New York Mets. “We wanted to make something of a statement …

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

Right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a $67 million, three-year contract. There was skepticism the A’s could land a pricey free agent while planning to play the next three seasons in West Sacramento, California, before they hope to move into a new stadium in Las Vegas. That planned project took a step forward Thursday when the Las …

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal
4 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if free agent Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. “That’s never been something on my mind about who gets paid the most.” Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting.322 as New York …

Ranking Juan Soto’s free-agent suitors: Which team will sign him? And for how much?
4 months, 1 week ago

Ranking Juan Soto’s free-agent suitors: Which team will sign him? And for how much?

New York Times  

Three weeks into this MLB offseason, two questions dominate the discussion across the sport: Which team will sign Juan Soto? Five teams — the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox and Blue Jays — have met with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, to make their initial pitches. If a player wants a particular destination, Boras and his lieutenants don’t want …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk

Associated Press  

Yankees slugger Juan Soto is leaving his contract situation in the hands of his agent, Scott Boras, and will not be seeking a contract extension this offseason. Soto, who hit 41 home runs and 109 RBIs this season, is poised to become the biggest free agent on the market, but he has stated that he will focus on the game …

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
8 months ago

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. San Diego got Scott from Miami, Cleveland acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from San Francisco, and Minnesota obtained reliever Trevor Richards from payroll-cutting Toronto, which also …

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'
10 months ago

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'

Daily Mail  

New York Yankees star Juan Soto will keep his options open in free agency despite the Bronx Bombers' ability to sign him to a lucrative deal next season. In December, The Athletic's Tim Britton projected that Soto could receive a 14-year, $540 million deal - be it with the Yankees or elsewhere. Yankees star Juan Soto is keeping his options …

Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees’ payroll is ‘not sustainable.’ What it means for Juan Soto pursuit
10 months, 1 week ago

Hal Steinbrenner says Yankees’ payroll is ‘not sustainable.’ What it means for Juan Soto pursuit

New York Times  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees’ $302 million payroll this year is the highest in franchise history. It’s an important quote to begin with when analyzing what the Yankees’ payroll could look like next season because they would like to re-sign superstar right fielder Juan Soto to a contract that ideally covers the rest of his MLB career. If …

Yankees acquire right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international allotment from Pirates
1 year ago

Yankees acquire right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international allotment from Pirates

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The New York Yankees acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international bonus pool allotment from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday for a player to be named. Brubaker, Pittsburgh’s opening-day starter in 2022, missed last season after Tommy John surgery on April 12 with Dr. Keith Meister. “The thing that stands out to me is not only JT …

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets
1 year ago

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets

Associated Press  

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — J.D. “Fortunately enough, I found a place here with New York and one of those last-second-type things and it worked out,” Martinez told reporters in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I know the guys are super excited to have me, and I’m super excited to just be in the clubhouse with them and I’m ready for …

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox
1 year, 1 month ago

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox

Associated Press  

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs finalized Cody Bellinger’s $80 million, three-year contract on Tuesday after they traded left-hander Bailey Horn to the White Sox, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster. The Cubs sent Horn to the White Sox for minor league right-hander Matt Thompson. The 26-year-old Horn, a fifth-round pick by the White Sox in the 2020 amateur …

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million
1 year, 1 month ago

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brandon Woodruff is staying with the Milwaukee Brewers after all. “I’ve still got a lot of, I guess you could say unfinished business in a Brewers uniform,” Woodruff said Wednesday in a Zoom session with reporters. “I’ll take it day to day, week to week, month to month, see where I’m at, at the end of the year,” …

MLB’s free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

MLB’s free agent market begins to thaw, Soler agrees to $42 million deal with Giants, AP source says

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal on Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations, taking one of the remaining marquee free agents off the market as most of the 30 teams reported for spring training in Arizona and Florida. Cavnar becomes the first woman to …

After signing Aaron Hicks, do Angels still have room for Jo Adell?
1 year, 2 months ago

After signing Aaron Hicks, do Angels still have room for Jo Adell?

LA Times  

Aaron Hicks watches his three-run home run for the Baltimore Orioles in the playoffs against the Texas Rangers on Oct. 8, 2023. The Angels signed veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks to a one-year, $740,000 deal on Monday, giving them some insurance in case of injury to a starter and pushing erstwhile top prospect Jo Adell even further to the margins entering …

Rhys Hoskins’ $34 million, 2-year deal with Brewers includes opt-out after 2024 season
1 year, 2 months ago

Rhys Hoskins’ $34 million, 2-year deal with Brewers includes opt-out after 2024 season

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Rhys Hoskins’ $34 million, two-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers allows the first baseman to opt out of the deal after the 2024 season. “We are excited to add the power bat, leadership and experience of Rhys Hoskins to our lineup,” Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said in a statement. “Rhys is a proven winner who …

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power
1 year, 2 months ago

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joc Pederson watched the Arizona Diamondbacks’ surprise run to the World Series last fall and didn’t see a whole lot of luck. “They’ve always done the little things right and now they’ve added young superstars that are changing the game, stealing bases, hitting homers,” Pederson said. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said adding a left-handed power bat like …

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
1 year, 2 months ago

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the team’s opening at first base. The 30-year-old first baseman was able to swing before the end of the season, but he didn’t play for Philadelphia even when the Phillies extended their season by reaching the NL Championship Series. He had a $12 million, one-year …

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize $28 million, 2-year contract
1 year, 2 months ago

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize $28 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea and the New York Mets finalized their $28 million, two-year contract on Friday, completing a deal that adds another newcomer to the team’s revamped rotation. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 million, two-year contract with San Francisco, giving up a $12.5 million salary for 2024. …

Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays
1 year, 2 months ago

Soto gets record $31 million, 1-year deal with Yankees. Guerrero asks for $19.9M from Blue Jays

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $31 million, one-year contract that broke Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player. Among the 171 others who agreed to deals were New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes, Atlanta left-hander Max Fried, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres, Cleveland right-hander Shane Bieber, …

Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
1 year, 2 months ago

Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday on a $37 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The right-hander grew up on Long Island, about 55 miles from Yankee Stadium, and spent 2019 and 2021 across town with the New York Mets — he opted out of the pandemic-shortened …

Juan Soto, Yanks agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player
1 year, 2 months ago

Juan Soto, Yanks agree to $31 million deal, record for arbitration-eligible player

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a $31 million, one-year contract, breaking Shohei Ohtani’s record for an arbitration-eligible player. Soto had a $23 million salary last year in his only full season with the San Diego Padres and the outfielder can become a free agent after this season, when he will be 26. …

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